Smart Data Solutions and Basys.ai Partner to Empower Health Plans and TPAs with AI-Driven Prior Authorization Solutions

EAGAN, Minn., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Data Solutions (SDS), a leader in healthcare process automation and interoperability, has announced a strategic partnership with Basys.ai, a trailblazer in AI-powered healthcare technology company. This partnership directly addresses critical challenges faced by health plans and third-party administrators (TPAs), offering a transformative solution for prior authorization management.

As healthcare payers face increasing complexities from evolving regulatory mandates to rising administrative costs, the demand for efficient, accurate, and compliant prior authorization processes has never been greater. The CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) intensifies the need for greater transparency and speed, pressuring payers to modernize workflows while maintaining operational excellence.

Addressing the Pain Points of Payers
The traditional prior authorization process is often plagued by inefficiencies, including cumbersome manual workflows, delays in approvals, and resource-heavy decision-making.

SDS and Basys.ai offer an end-to-end solution designed to automate every step of the prior authorization process. This solution eliminates manual burdens, expedites approvals, and enhances decision accuracy, enabling health plans and TPAs to focus on their core mission: improving member care while effectively managing costs.

Highlighting the client-centric approach, April Gill, Chief Commercial Officer of SDS, stated: "For health plans and TPAs, operational efficiency isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. By combining SDS's automation expertise with Basys.ai's AI-driven capabilities, we're empowering payers to navigate regulatory complexities, reduce administrative overhead, and elevate the member experience."

This collaboration redefines how health plans and TPAs manage prior authorization. Patrick Bores, Chief Technology Officer of SDS, elaborated: "By integrating cutting-edge machine learning with proven automation, we're delivering the tools payers need to meet regulatory demands and enhance operational performance without compromising member care."

The partnership further strengthens SDS's comprehensive suite of healthcare solutions, including Clearinghouse++, Intelligent Medical Records, and Claim Operations—all aimed at streamlining payer operations.

Amber Nigam, CEO of Basys.ai, highlighted the value of this collaboration: "Health plans and TPAs are constantly balancing efficiency with member satisfaction. This partnership equips them with a powerful solution to streamline prior authorizations, enabling faster decisions and cost savings while ensuring compliance with CMS mandates. Together, we're enabling a more member-centric and operationally efficient future."

For more information about the AI-Powered Prior Authorization Solution, visit www.sdata.us or contact SDS at [email protected].

SOURCE Smart Data Solutions